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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 869.20 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 869.20 and 381.08 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 869.20 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/869.20 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 869.20 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 331,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,234.74/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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